
2019 Kiwanis International Convention

Vice President Candidate Peter Mancuso talking to supporters in front of his booth on Thursday. To the left is his campaign manager and brother, James Mancuso.

Pin trading has declined over the years. This seller was donating all proceeds to the Eliminate Project.

Volunteers assembling dolls as part of a service project.

Minnie and Mickey Mouse welcomed the delegates at the opening session.

New Yorkers got together at a reception Thursday evening.

Kevin Kamper, Karen Mancuso and District Secretary Rich Hall at the reception.

Peter Mancuso addressing those at the reception, thanking them for their support.

About 150 New York delegates were wearing campaign shirts at the district caucus early Friday morning.

Mancuso arriving at the caucus after having spoken at meetings of other districts.

Mancuso giving his campaign speech during the House of Delegates.

New Yorkers celebrating when his win was announced.

Karen and Peter Mancuso being introduced following the win.

Mancuso at the district's victory celebration.

The people not wearing red where key supporters for Mancuso, Patti and Rocci Barsotti. Patti is a member of the Kiwanis International board, and Rocci is governor of the California-Nevada-Hawaii district. It was Rocci who nominated Mancuso.

Mancuso thanking supporters. Click on the picture to view a short video.


Past Metropolitan Lt. Gov. Keith Cummings, at left, presenting a forum on bullying by directing some role playing.


A display by Landscape Structures for inclusive playground equipment.

Volunteers making bookmarks as part of a service project.

Incoming district officers had the opportunity to meet with their counselor from the International Board for the next year. At back are New York District Secretary Rich Hall, Gov.-Elect Joe Ruggerio, Incoming First Lady Deborah Rought, and KI Trustee Ernest Schmid from the Austria District.

Vice-President-Designate Peter Mancuso meeting with officials from the districts where he will be counselor in the coming year. His wife, Karen, is at his right.

Past Long Island North Lt. Gov. Joel Harris presenting a forum on photography.

During the closing ceremonies, the newly-elected International board members were called on stage, including, at right, Peter Mancuso.

Past Gov. Candace Corsaro being congratulated as a distinuished governor for 2017-18. At left is Immediate Past International President Jim Rochford.

The entire incoming International board.